Foundation Report 2012

Foundation Report 2012

INSIDEExecutive Director’s Message Hotel Dieu VolunteersCheque it OutCheque it Out Fighting Aneurysm In Memory of Jim BoltinLet’s Talk about Mental Health

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KGH Black Tie EveningA great night at the Maharaja BazaarGreen light laser will be purchased to help provide lessinvasive care

It isn’t often that one can step into Ban Righ Hall at Queen’s University and be transported to the vibrant country of India. But on October 20, the success-ful Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Black Tie Evening “Maharaja Bazaar” did just that.

Guests to the 29th annual event were treated to a wondrous evening of traditional Indian food and décor all for a good cause. The goal was to raise funds to purchase a green light laser for the KGH Urology Department. As urologist Dr. Curtis Nickel said during his speech, “sorry ladies, this year is for the men,” as the laser will be used for an important and less-invasive procedure to treat men with an enlarged, non-cancerous prostate.

The night started off with a Bhangra, a folk dance from the Northwest In-dian state of Punjab, which was cho-

reographed and performed by local dancers. (A video of the performance is posted on the UHKFdn YouTube page.)After, guests enjoyed customary Indian menu with such dishes as Pudina, Malai

Murg Tandoori or Panch Masala Mach-ali. During the meal, a live and silent

Chandrika Vyas and fellow guests at the 2012 Black Tie Evening at Ban Righ Hall show their appreciation for a performance by Bhangra dancers.

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We live here too!

This year, several volun-teers and staff of from the University Hospitals Kings-ton Foundation and our families have spent more time than usual as recipi-ents of care in our hospitals.

Though we’re all personal donors to our hospitals, the act of giving becomes much more meaningful when we experience the difference that donations can make. Examples are all around us, such as when we find ourselves using the new cancer centre or visiting friends on the new Kidd 9 wing at Kingston General Hospital.

The first time I walked down the

hallway of the new Jeanne Mance 4 outpatient clinics at Hotel Dieu Hospital to attend an appointment, I felt proud of the small part I had played in creating this beautiful new space through my donations.

But even stronger was my gratitude for the thousands of others who did the same. It took all of us, working to-gether, to create a better care experience for every patient

who walks down these hallways.In big urban centres, giving and vol-

unteering can feel a little anonymous. In a community the size of ours, we have the incredible joy of making a gift and then seeing someone we care about

benefit directly from that gift.To our team, you’re not just a donor.

You’re also a neighbour, the coach of our child’s hockey team, or the person who cuts our hair. You’re the family that sponsors the theatrical performances we enjoy.

In our community, gifts don’t come from the faceless masses. They’re very, very personal. And we are touched by each one of them. In this season of giving, we thank you for your gifts to us and to the health of our families, friends and colleagues.

Season’s Greetings!

Cut out this form and mail to: University Hospitals Kingston Foundation · Suite 4· 55 Rideau Street · Kingston · Ontario · K7K 2Z8

I want to make a donation□ A one-time gift of $ (make cheque payable to UHKF) □ A monthly gift of $ (you may change or cancel at any time – receipts for monthly donations will be issued on a yearly consolidated basis)

Method of Payment□ Pre-Authorized debit: I have enclosed a blank cheque marked "VOID". Please withdraw above amount on the day of each month.

Signature: □ Please charge my □ Visa □ MasterCard I authorize UHKF to charge my credit card on the day of each month for the amount above. Card#: Exp.Date: / □ Personal □ Business

Signature of Card Holder: Name of Card Holder:

□ I have included Kingston hospitals in my estate plans and would like to be a member of the Evergreen Society.

Make your gift a Tribute in honour of someone who has touched

your life and we will notify the individual of your tribute.

Name of Honouree:

Contact Information

Reason for Gift:

I would like to see my donation:□ Shared where needed most to benefit the hospitalsor□ (please specify)

I can be reached via email at this address:

We recognize donors by name in our publications:□ I do not wish my name to be published Tax receipts will be issued for all qualifying gifts of $20 or over, or upon request. Charitable registration #820218147RR0001. We do not sell or rent our mailing lists.

Yes, I/we want to support our hospitals

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Message from the UHKF Executive Director

Denise Cumming

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Focus on the people in our hospitals

Volunteer Services have always been a vital part of Hotel Dieu Hospital. They do more than greet you upon arrival or help you find a gift for a loved one in their gift shop. Most importantly, their philanthropic spirit will help patients and visitors to Hotel Dieu Hospital for years to come.

In any given year, over 234 active volunteers at Hotel Dieu Hospital donate over 18,675 hours of service to many areas of the hospital including the gift shop, information desk and patient care areas. They operate the Brock-view Café, the Café Express and collect clothing donations for the hospital’s Annual Coat Drive Campaign. The volunteers help the hospital become a vibrant, welcoming community.

In addition, Volunteer Services at Hotel Dieu Hospital has committed to raising $1 million for the hospital, a multi-year pledge that they steadily de-liver to the University Hospitals Kings-ton Foundation.

At their Annual General Meeting, on October 16th, Volunteer Services presented Hotel Dieu Hospital and UHKF representatives with a cheque for $115,000, bringing their total thus far to $865,000.

It is their hope at this time next year

Volunteers play vital role at Hotel Dieu

Did you know?You can stay informed about UHKF events and activities online?

Follow us on Twitter at @UHKFLike us on Facebook (UHKFdn)

Watch videos from events & other presentations on our YouTube (UHKFdn) channel

We have also launched a new e-newsletter, the SunTimes - send us an email and sign up for it today!We are always looking for ways to reduce costs, let us know if you’d prefer to receive this newsletter by email.

Simply send your comments to us via email to [email protected].

Organizers Karl Hammer (left) and Matt Rennie (right) get some assistance from Mickayla Green-Meadus, Kelly Green and Sandy Woodcox, family members of Andy Green and Mike Woodcox, in announcing that $5,000 was raised in the 2012 Syden-ham Tackles Cancer event in support of the Mike and Andy Fund at the cancer cen-tre. Mike and Andy were both members of the Sydenham High School football team and both battled cancer. This was the fourth and final year for this event, raising a total of $15,000. Thank you to the Woodcox and Green families, and to the dedicated organizers of this wonderful event - Karl, Matt and Stephanie Laurin.

to have fulfilled their $1 million pledge.In the past year, the Volunteers have

also donated about $21,000 to sup-port various hospital departments and causes, including the Child Develop-

ment Centre, Child Life, hospital equip-ment, patient comforts, HDH Invita-tional Golf Tournament and Partners in Mission Food Bank.

“Cheque” it out!

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At left: Mike Ploughman, Tanya Boehm, OPP Commu-nity Services Officer Alana Deubel, Pediatric Oncology Nurse Patty Jansen, UHKF’s Sean Wong and guest of honour, three-year-old Mar-low Ploughman celebrate a $4,626.48 donation to the Pediatric Cancer Fund. The proceeds are from the Hope for Marlow golf tournament organized by Madoc area OPP on Sept. 22. Photo courtesy of Rob Mooy, Sun Media.

When Paul and Michelle North decide to get their hair cut, they do it in style! This amazing couple collected $600 worth of online pledges before they both had about 12 inches of their hair cut off, with pro-ceeds to Kingston General Hospital. Their hair was also donated to the Angel-Hair-for Kids Foundation for wig making.

At right: All smiles! Tim Hor-ton’s store owners in Kingston, Neonatologist Dr. Bob Connelly, KGH Board of Directors Chair Tom Buchanan & UHKF’s Denise Cumming celebrate the incredible success of this year’s Tim Hor-tons Smile Cookie Campaign. In all, $48,987 was raised to benefit the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit at KGH. This total is $3,600 more than last year. Because of you, we can bring more smiles to the com-munity. Photo courtesy of Rob Mooy, Sun Media.

“Cheque” it out!

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Above: Cam Phibbs Memorial Golf Tournament organizer Nicole Kemp presents a cheque for $8,607 to Sean Wong from UHKF, proceeds from this year’s golf tournament while Scott VanCamp and Mrs. Phibbs look on. Thanks to a donation from DB Mechanical - the annual memorial tournament has reached its overall goal of raising $100,000 in sup-port of the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at KGH. Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you for your time and dedication!

Above: Kyle Hodge puts his name to a big cheque for UHKF while his friends and bake sale assistants Dylan Foley, Bran-don Swain, Sam Foley and Adam Foley look on. UHKF’s Lori Faggiani thanked Kyle for his $2,125 donation from the annual Kyle Hodge Bake Sale. These funds will help support the pur-chase of equipment at the cancer centre at KGH.

Left: Mary Ann Tryon presents UHKF’s Denise Cumming with a cheque for $1,100 with proceeds from the 4th Annual Bob Tryon Pediatric Horseshoe Cancer Classic that the Tryons hold at their home in Northbrook. Every year, 12-15 teams are involved in this great event which also includes lots of draw prizes and a barbeque roast beef dinner.

Right: Harry Sullivan from the Kingston Construction Associa-tion and Curtis McCormick from RBC present a cheque for $4,000 to Julie-Ann Barrett from Kingston General Hospital on behalf of UHKF. The funds were raised at a recent KCA golf tour-nament and will be directed in support of the Child Life Program at KGH and Hotel Dieu Hospital.

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Fighting back against aneurysmsFamily’s gift enables state-of-the-art care

Lottie Bell captivated front-line caregivers as she softly spoke about the insidious impact that aneurysms have had on her family – claiming the lives of her mother, aunt and teenaged niece. That is what sparked the Belleville area woman and her brother, Dale Silver of Sydenham, in making a $35,000 gift to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF).

The funds – $7,000 a year over the next five years – are earmarked for ar-eas where the needs are greatest within the interventional radiology (IVR) program at Kingston General Hospital (KGH). IVR is a medical sub-specialty of radiology that features minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease.

Using diagnostic images such as CT or MRI scans, interventional radiolo-gists are able to direct interventional instruments throughout a patient’s body. These procedures are usually performed using needles and catheters, rather than by making large incisions as in traditional surgery. For patients this often means better outcomes and a speedier recovery.

As part of the massive redevelopment program at KGH, the hospital is fortu-nate to have new IVR suites and state-of-the-art equipment, said Dr. Annette McCallum, clinical department head of diagnostic radiology. “The flexibility of this gift is most appreciated,” she said at a recent recognition event for Lottie and Dale. The funds are already being used to help optimize staff education, so that medical radiation technologists (MRTs) and nurses are trained on use of the latest equipment and techniques.

As MRT Lesa Thom said, a portion of the funds have already been put to great use as she and a colleague were able to

receive specialized education that they are now sharing with their colleagues. “It helps us assist the doctors, helps us assist the patients and to use the equipment to its full capacity. It really is amazing equipment that we have.”

This wonderful gift made by the Bell and Silver families shows the impor-tance that donations are making in health care delivery right here in Kings-ton. KGH is fortunate to have three specialized Interventional Radiologists, in a section headed up by Dr. Doug Walker, who was also on hand to thank the donors for their gift.

The donation being made by the Bell and Silver families is “significant” and will make a positive impact on out-comes for patients, Dr. McCallum said.

UHKF Board member Bittu George thanked Lottie and Dale for their gift, noting the fact they have been able to turn the tragedy they have experienced

into something positive that will benefit people across south-eastern Ontario. “It is contributions from people like you that allow us to have first-class health care. Without contributions like yours, we would not be able to do the things we do in our health care system today.”

On November 1, Dale Silver and Lottie Bell (front) were recognized for their generous donation. Pictured with them (l-r) are: UHK Foundation Board Member Bittu George, KGH Medical Department Head of Diagnostic Radiology Dr. Annette McCallum, Chief Operating Officer Jim Flett, Dale Silver, Administrative Director of Diagnostic Imaging Karen Pearson, MRT Lesa Thom, Donor Lottie Bell, MRT Lisa Gibson, IVR Head Dr. Doug Walker and UHKF Executive Director Denise Cumming.

Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for greeters & registration helpersfor the Kids for Kidshockey tournament (March 29, 30 & 31)

Want more details? Call Lori Faggiani at

(613) 549-5452 ext 5918

Incredible volunteer humble in efforts

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Jim Boltin was remembered at his cel-ebration of life as being an “immensely generous man - generous with his time, skills, talents, experience and resources, using these qualities to coach football, work his heart out in various charitable endeavours so that others may benefit - all of this done in a self-effacing man-ner that was a hallmark of Jim’s.” Over the past decade, we had the

wonderful fortune of getting to know Jim as he worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes of many events, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Kingston’s hospitals and helping UHKF foster many new relationships.We were shocked and saddened to

hear the news Jim passed away in late August.Jim was a well-known and much-

respected member of the Lion’s Club in Gananoque and was an incredible

leader of the Thousand Islands Minor Football League.Jim led a number of teams and built

relationships with professional athletes and celebrities to deliver prestigious charitable golf tournaments such as those headlined by Alyn McCauley and Jayna Hefford. He also spent countless hours developing partnerships with corporate sponsors. Jim was an incred-ible advocate for our hospitals in the Gananoque area. Jim was a passionate leader, encourag-

ing others to support his dreams and ambitions.Always humble in his efforts, Jim never

wanted to take credit for the great work that his teams accomplished. We would like to thank Jim’s wife Fran-

cine and their family for sharing their husband and father with us. A fundraising evening “Gotcha Cov-

ered” was held on Thanksgiving week-end in Gananoque in Jim’s honour.

From Page 1auction was held to add additional

funds to the fundraising amount. Nu-merous local and national businesses contributed items such as a catered dinner, an electric fireplace or original artwork. Following the dinner, you could find the guests on the dance floor dancing to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” among other great songs. UHKF and KGH would like to thank all those involved with the night including the organizing commit-tee, staff at Ban Righ Hall, and all the businesses who helped make this night one to remember. Next year is the 30th annual event so stayed tuned for all the fabulous details.

A night at the Maharaja Bazaar (cont’d)

In loving memory of volunteer Jim Boltin

Jayna Hefford with Links for Life organiz-er Jim Boltin in the summer of 2010.

These five members of the KGH Urology Department were on hand for the Black Tie evening. They include (l-r) Dr. Mike Leveridge, Dr. Jim Wilson, Dr. Rob Siemens, Dr. Stephen Steele and Dr. Curtis Nickel.

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Let’s Talk about Mental Health

For more information on the Foundation or to make a donation, please contact us.Our Local Number: 613-549-5452 • Toll-Free in Southeastern Ontario: 1-866-549-5452

55 Rideau Street, Suite 4 • Kingston, ON K7K 2Z8

WWW.UHKF.CA

Foundation Report is published by the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation – the fundraising arm of Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care. For copies or permission to re-print contact us. University Hospitals Kingston Foundation,

Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund recently presented $33,500 to UHKF for Providence Care’s Community Connec-tions Recovery Program.This program is a community-based,

individualized rehabilitation program that offers a supportive environment where people with mental illness can learn skills and coping strategies neces-sary for successful community living.The funds will enable the local pro-

gram’s Hope and Discovery Artisans to expand their arts-based workshops and serve more mental health clients.The grant is also supporting engage-

ment with professional artists who work with the group to develop skills in the areas of visual arts, music, photog-raphy and drama.The creative projects developed by the

Hope and Discovery Artisans will be based on the themes of access to health care, community inclusion and stigma reduction in our community.The resulting art work will be show-

cased at a 10-day public arts festival during Mental Health Awareness Week 2013 in support of anti-stigma aware-ness.“This project and the much needed

funding from Bell Let’s Talk will pro-vide meaningful opportunities for

people living with mental illness to showcase their artistic abilities,” said Glen Wood, Chair, Providence Care Board of Directors.“With this sup-

port we will also be able to offer employment op-portunities for those living with mental illness in the Kingston community.”“Bell is extreme-

ly pleased to lend our support to Providence Care and the 60 other community organizations across the country that are part of the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund this year,” said Mary Deacon, Chair of the Bell Mental Health Initiative.“Each of these groups is truly making

a difference at the grassroots level.”You can hear more about this event

by watching the video on our YouTube page (UHKFdn).

Let’s Talk - Providence Care Chair Glen Wood, UHKF’s Denise Cumming and Karin Carmichael of Providence Care receive the $33,500 donation from Bell’s Sandy Clement, Paula White and Ja-son MacDonald on October 1st at the Donald Gordon Centre.

Bell funds support community program

This holiday season, you can give people in our community the best gift of all – the gift of quality

health care.

The holidays are for giving...

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation55 Rideau St., Suite 4 - Kingston, ON K7K 2Z8

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